Silence of the Prairie

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Davis Brothers Auction is proud to present Day 2 of our landmark summer event, Silence of the Prairie-a sweeping exhibition of rare Western fine art, historic photography, and investment-grade artifacts drawn from private collections and long-held estates across America.

Featured Artists:

Olaf Wieghorst, William Penhallow Henderson, Les Thomas, George Phippen, Granville Redmond, William Seltzer Rice, David Mayer, William Standing, Raphael Lillywhite, Maynard Dixon, Maurice Braun, Loren Entz, Clark Hulings, Frederic Remington, Carl Von Hassler, Walt Gonske, John Bye, Hans Kleiber, David Mann, Bill Anton, Don Oelze, Edward Borein, Harold Von Schmidt, Charles Russell, John Nieto, Edgar Alwin Payne, Clyde Aspevig.

Auction Highlights:

Hyatt & Tankersley Alamosa Belt Handcuffs, historic Standing Rock Reservation photographs and archive, Native American Beadwork, Colonel AE Stewart Trophy Room Photos, Edward Curtis orotones and photogravures, African tribal antiques, Acoma Pueblo pottery and so many more hidden treasures.
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Eric Michaels Fez Morocco Orange Market Pastel476 - Eric Michaels Fez Morocco Orange Market Pastel
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Title is The Orange Market, Fez Morocco. 11" by 15" unframed. 17 3/4" by 21 3/4" framed. Pastel on Paper. Eric Michaels (Born 19...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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John Wright Cast Aluminum Kettle Tea Pot476 - John Wright Cast Aluminum Kettle Tea Pot
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8 1/4" tall by 8" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Group of Shimano Bait Casting Reels477 - Group of Shimano Bait Casting Reels
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Nice lot.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Joseph Willis Aspens of Taos Oil Painting477 - Joseph Willis Aspens of Taos Oil Painting
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Title is The Aspens of Taos. 16" by 20" unframed. 19 1/2" by 23 1/2" framed. Oil on Board. Provenance: Private Collection, Color...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Clark Hulings Chimayo New Mexico Oil Painting478 - Clark Hulings Chimayo New Mexico Oil Painting
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Title is Mountains of Chimayo. 8" by 10" unframed. 14" by 16" framed. Oil on Board. Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico C...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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1992 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Cards478 - 1992 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Cards
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Nice grouping
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Coleman 530 Military Can Stove B47479 - Coleman 530 Military Can Stove B47
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Nice stove with Case.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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William Steve Seltzer Montana Indian Painting479 - William Steve Seltzer Montana Indian Painting
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Title is The Warrior. 9" by 12" unframed, 16" by 20" framed. Gouache on Board. Provenance: Private Collection, New York W. Steve...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Paul Strisik High Road to Taos Pueblo Oil Painting480 - Paul Strisik High Road to Taos Pueblo Oil Painting
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Title is High Road to Taos. 12" by 16" unframed. 20" by 24" framed. Oil on Canvas Paul Strisik (1918 - 1998) was active/lived in...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Yarka Medium French Field Easel480 - Yarka Medium French Field Easel
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18" by 13 3/4".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Orvis Powerhouse 8 1/2 Foot Fly Rod481 - Orvis Powerhouse 8 1/2 Foot Fly Rod
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8 weight, with original tube.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Harold von Schmidt Cowboy Oil Painting481 - Harold von Schmidt Cowboy Oil Painting
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Title is Herding in Bad Weather. 18" by 24" unframed. 22 1/2" by 28 1/2" framed. Oil on Canvas. Provenance: Private Collection, ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Clyde Aspevig Montana Aspens Oil Painting482 - Clyde Aspevig Montana Aspens Oil Painting
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Title is Montana Aspens. 16" by 20" unframed, 20" by 24" framed. Oil on Canvas. Provenance: Scottsdale Art Auction, 04/02/2005, ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Collection of Mad Magazines482 - Collection of Mad Magazines
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Nice collection of 38 magazines from the 1980s.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Tippco Esso Standard Gas Station Tin Toy483 - Tippco Esso Standard Gas Station Tin Toy
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5 3/4" by 3 7/8" wide pump station.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Olaf Carl Seltzer Stag Charcoal Drawing483 - Olaf Carl Seltzer Stag Charcoal Drawing
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Title is Stag. 16 3/4" by 11 7/8" unframed. 26 7/8" by 20 7/8" framed. Charcoal on paper. Provenance: Private Collection, Virgin...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Les Thomas Moose Oil on Board Painting484 - Les Thomas Moose Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Animal Painting #022-1984 Moose. 16" by 20". Oil on Board. Provenance: Diehl Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming Private Collection, Wyomin...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Lionel 156 Station Platform with Billboards484 - Lionel 156 Station Platform with Billboards
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Post War, Illuminated Platform. 12" long by 5" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Arnold 570 Wind Up Tin Toy Train485 - Arnold 570 Wind Up Tin Toy Train
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1930s. Working condition
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V******y for 57.60
 
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Les Thomas Moose Oil on Board Painting485 - Les Thomas Moose Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Animal Painting #022-1985 Moose. 16" by 20". Oil on Board. Provenance: Diehl Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming Private Collection, Wyomin...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Sheldon Parsons Baldy Santa Fe New Mexico Painting486 - Sheldon Parsons Baldy Santa Fe New Mexico Painting
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Title is Santa Fe Baldy March. 9" by 12" unframed, 16 1/2" by 19 1/2" framed. Provenance: Nedra Matteucci Gallery. Sheldon Parso...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Lehmann Na Nu Zikra Zebra Cart Wind Up Tin Toy486 - Lehmann Na Nu Zikra Zebra Cart Wind Up Tin Toy
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6 7/8" long by 4 3/4" wide. Working condition. Zebra is missing a leg.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Kohler Wind Up Tin Toys487 - Kohler Wind Up Tin Toys
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All working order. Rooster is 4 3/4" tall. Nice lot.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Edward Borein Cowboy Watercolor Paintings487 - Edward Borein Cowboy Watercolor Paintings
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Titles are California Reinsman, and Little Bucking Horse. Each is 3 1/2" by 3 1/2" unframed. 14" by 19" framed. Exceptionally pu...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Jared Sanders April Pastures Oil on Board Painting488 - Jared Sanders April Pastures Oil on Board Painting
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Title is April Pastures 1999. 12" by 16" unframed. 19 5/8" by 23 3/4" framed. Oil on Board. Provenance: Private Collection, Flor...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Schuco Kommando 2000 Wind Up Toy Cars488 - Schuco Kommando 2000 Wind Up Toy Cars
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Group of two, both in working order.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Schuco 1010 Wende Limousine Wind Up Toy Car489 - Schuco 1010 Wende Limousine Wind Up Toy Car
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Working in original box.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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William Alther Cold Berries Oil on Board Painting489 - William Alther Cold Berries Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Cold Berries. 12" by 12" unframed, 17" by 17" framed. Provenance: Breckenride Gallery. William (Bill) Alther (Born 1959...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Clark Hulings Chimayo New Mexico Oil Painting490 - Clark Hulings Chimayo New Mexico Oil Painting
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Title is Mountains of Chimayo. 8" by 10" unframed. 17" by 19" framed. Oil on Board. Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico C...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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CKO Kellerman Adler Cabrio 358 Wind Up Car490 - CKO Kellerman Adler Cabrio 358 Wind Up Car
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Convertible Volkswagen. With box, good working order.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Schuco Kommando Anno 2000 Wind Up Toy Car491 - Schuco Kommando Anno 2000 Wind Up Toy Car
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Working in original box.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Edgar Alwin Payne Shadows at Dusk Oil Painting491 - Edgar Alwin Payne Shadows at Dusk Oil Painting
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Title is Shadows at Dusk. 12 1/2" by 14 1/2" unframed. 17" by 19 1/2" framed. Oil on Board. Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc.,...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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W Clarence McGrath Guatemalan Girl Painting492 - W Clarence McGrath Guatemalan Girl Painting
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Title is Jovena de Chichicastenango. 12" by 18" unframed. 21 1/2" by 27 1/2" framed. Oil on Board. W. Clarence McGrath (1938 - 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Schuco 1500 Telephone Garage492 - Schuco 1500 Telephone Garage
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Nice example in original box.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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German Panzer Wind Up Tin Toy Tank493 - German Panzer Wind Up Tin Toy Tank
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Working.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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John Nieto Portrait of Armond Lara Pencil Drawing493 - John Nieto Portrait of Armond Lara Pencil Drawing
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Title is Portrait of Armond Lara. 8" by 8" unframed. 15" by 15" framed. Pencil on Paper. Provenance: Private Collection, New Mex...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Illa Mae McAfee Cowboy Pen and Ink Drawing494 - Illa Mae McAfee Cowboy Pen and Ink Drawing
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Title is The Horse Doctor. 5 1/2" by 10 1/2" unframed, 21 1/2" by 26 1/2" framed. Pen and Ink on Paper. Provenance: The Gregory ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Seltener JNF Volkswagen Wind Up Toy Car494 - Seltener JNF Volkswagen Wind Up Toy Car
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3 speed car with original box. Working.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Schuco Akustico 2002 Wind Up Toy Car495 - Schuco Akustico 2002 Wind Up Toy Car
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Both car and horn work. In original box.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Harley Brown Native American Indian Pastel Drawing495 - Harley Brown Native American Indian Pastel Drawing
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Title is Poor Eagle. 13" by 17" unframed. 27" by 30 1/2" framed. Pastel on Paper. Harley W. Brown (Born 1939) is active/lives in...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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John Nieto Armond Lara Self Portrait Drawing496 - John Nieto Armond Lara Self Portrait Drawing
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Title is Self Portrait with Armond Lara. 7" by 8" unframed. 15" by 16 1/2" framed. Pencil on Paper. Provenance: Private Collecti...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Clockwork Boy on Flying Dutchman Wind Up Toy496 - Clockwork Boy on Flying Dutchman Wind Up Toy
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3 1/8" long by 3" wide by 2 3/8" tall. Working
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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Kohler Indian on Bucking Horse Wind Up Toy497 - Kohler Indian on Bucking Horse Wind Up Toy
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Working. 3 7/8" long by 2" tall.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Charles M Russell Packhorse Pencil Drawing497 - Charles M Russell Packhorse Pencil Drawing
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Title is Packhorse Study. 4" by 5 5/8" unframed. 13 1/4" by 19 7/8" framed. Pen and Ink on Paper, donkey is shaded with pencil. ...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Harold von Schmidt Cowboy Oil Painting498 - Harold von Schmidt Cowboy Oil Painting
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Title is Rough for Opening Spread Cosmo 1938. 7 1/2" by 10 1/2" unframed, 14 3/4" by 18 3/4" framed. Oil on Board. The Finished ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Schuco Mirakocar 1001 Wind Up Toy Car Lot498 - Schuco Mirakocar 1001 Wind Up Toy Car Lot
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Group of 4 with box. All working.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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Schuco Studio Race Car Wind Up Toy Car499 - Schuco Studio Race Car Wind Up Toy Car
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With original box
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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Kristi Hager Donald Trump Genie Oil Painting499 - Kristi Hager Donald Trump Genie Oil Painting
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Title is Wish for War. 5" by 5" unframed. Oil on Board. Provenance: The Estate of Kristi Hager Kristi Hager (January 22, 1946 - November 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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William Matthews Watercolor Painting500 - William Matthews Watercolor Painting
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Title is Along the Madison River. 11" by 13" unframed. 21" by 22" framed. Watercolor on Paper. William Matthews (Born 1949) is a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Kellerman CKO Volkswagen Beetle Toy500 - Kellerman CKO Volkswagen Beetle Toy
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Comes with original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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